Gary's 68,113 residents, with median incomes of about $37,500, are among the most active home improvement markets in the Midwest.
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Typical Siding projects in Gary run $8,000 to $20,000.
2025 Cost vs. Value · East North Central market. Gary benchmarked against regional average.
| Project | Cost | Resale | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siding Replacement | Fiber-Cement | $23,515 | $23,805 | 101% |
| Siding Replacement | Vinyl | $19,139 | $15,393 | 80% |
Regional ROI by year
| Year | ROI |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 71.0% |
| 2021 | 67.9% |
| 2022 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | 67.0% |
| 2024 | 70.3% |
| 2025 | 101.2% |
Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2020 to 2025.
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Before you commit to a kitchen overhaul or deck addition, see exactly what each project returns at resale. Our ROI calculator uses 2025 Cost vs. Value data to show you the numbers in seconds.
Vinyl costs half as much. Fiber cement lasts longer, looks better, and returns more at resale. Here's the unfiltered data to make the right call for your home.
Not every problem needs a contractor today — but some absolutely do. Use our home repair urgency checker to find out if your issue needs immediate action, a 2-week appointment, or just monitoring.
Siding replacement costs range from $7,000 for a small vinyl job to $45,000+ for a large fiber cement project. Use our calculator to get a realistic installed cost range before you call for bids.
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Vinyl siding lasts 20–40 years. Fiber cement lasts 50+ years. Wood lasts 20–40 years with maintenance. Here's how to assess your siding's condition and when spot repairs stop making sense.
